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Kya bass Seat aur steering wheel hatta dene se banega driverless ? Steering 🛞 🔧 From Forklifts to Future Talent: A Stanford Seed Reflection As part of the Stanford Seed program, we recently explored a vital question—how can businesses better engage and empower the next generation of talent? During a powerful session led by Sarah Ma’am, the conversation turned to the work styles, expectations, and adaptability of today’s Gen Z workforce. I shared a story from our own business—Geomatt Forklift Rentals, where tradition meets transformation every day. We were exploring the shift from traditional forklifts to driverless forklifts. The proposed solution? Remove the seat, take off the steering wheel, and plug in an autonomous driving system. It sounded efficient, but did it capture the real essence of going driverless? The class gave a unanimous No. To truly embrace change, you don’t just retrofit the old—you redesign the entire system. Rethink the machine. Rethink the environment. And isn’t that exactly how we should look at onboarding young talent? We can’t just “remove the steering wheels” of old processes and expect innovation to flourish. Gen Z doesn’t need patchwork—they need purpose. And often, they’ll find a better path if we give them the space to reimagine it. Deep gratitude to Sarah Ma’am for encouraging this dialogue. It reminded me that transformation—whether mechanical or human—isn’t about swapping parts. It’s about redefining performance from the ground up. #StanfordSeed #LeadershipLessons #ForkliftInnovation #GenZWorkforce #EmpathyInLeadership #BusinessTransformation #RAAS #MaterialHandling #FutureOfWork #stanfordseed #LinkedInLearning Pic Courtesy: Nikita Kumawat 😊thank you.

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Attention CSCOs & Supply Chain Leaders! India is entering a once‑in‑a‑generation window where macro growth, infrastructure build‑out and supply chain reform are finally moving in the same direction. Q2 FY26 GDP has surged to 8.2%, with both manufacturing (9.1%) and services (9.2%) firing together, while exports have climbed to over 21% of GDP – signalling that India is not just growing, but competing for global demand. At the same time, the first comprehensive national study now pegs logistics cost at about 7.97% of GDP (₹24 lakh crore), overturning the old 13–14% narrative and putting India within striking distance of logistics efficiency levels seen in advanced economies.​ Against this backdrop, the India Supply Chain Leaders Senate 2025 in Bengaluru will convene 120+ decision‑makers on December 05 to explore “The Indian Supply Chain Renaissance: From Cost Efficiency to Global Influence.” We will deep‑dive into how Dedicated Freight Corridors, new expressways and multimodal corridors are compressing wagon turnaround from weeks to days and making rail logistics nearly 5–6x cheaper per tonne‑km than road in the right lanes.​ Key conversations will focus on: Strategic Procurement: Turning sourcing into a risk shield for input security, quality and margins in a volatile tariff and China+1 world.​ Smart Infrastructure: Designing networks that truly leverage DFCs, ports and smart warehousing to convert India’s infra push into lower landed cost and faster order‑to‑delivery cycles. Digital & AI Leadership: Building data‑driven, resilient supply chains that can handle 8%+ growth with real‑time visibility, multimodal orchestration and responsible AI‑enabled execution. If you want your organisation to move from “riding the India story” to “shaping India’s manufacturing edge,” this is the room you need to be in. #MakeInIndia #ManufacturingExcellence #SupplyChain #SCLSenate #Bengaluru #ChinaPlusOne #MakeInIndia #SupplyChain #ManufacturingExcellence #SCLSenate #Bengaluru #ChinaPlusOne

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🚀 How do we revolutionize warehousing and fulfilment for Bharat? At Hyphen SCS, we’re building more than just a discovery platform — we’re creating a smart recommendation engine tailored specifically for small warehouse owners and 3PLs across India. This innovation draws on a unique combination of: 🔹 Deep infrastructure knowledge 🔹 Proven operations principles 🔹 Detailed product & service technical specifications All of it powered and enhanced by AI. The goal? To help warehouse owners make faster, smarter, and more profitable decisions — even if they don’t have access to large tech teams or data scientists. 📹 I recently had the honor of unveiling a glimpse of this vision while representing Hyphen SCS at the ASSOCHAM (The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India) 2nd National Conference on Logistics and Warehousing for Viksit Bharat. During Panel Discussion 2: Advancing Supply Chains and Warehousing, we explored: 🌐 The modernization of India’s logistics and cold chain backbone ⚙️ Smart logistics integrations across industrial corridors 📊 AI & ML to reduce lead times and enhance fulfillment 📉 Reducing logistics costs through PM GatiShakti and the NLP 🇮🇳 Every optimized supply chain brings us a step closer to Viksit Bharat. 🎥 Watch the video to learn how Hyphen SCS is driving this revolution: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gcDgDd3N arunpandit.com #ViksitBharat #ASSOCHAM #IndiaRising #SmartLogistics #Warehousing #Fulfilment #AI #SupplyChain #Innovation #PMGatiShakti #NationalLogisticsPolicy #HyphenSCS #FutureOfIndia #Logistics #SaaS #DataDrivenIndia #arunpandit #buildingforbharat #india #startupindia

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I am happy that CII Institute of Logistics Advisory Council has launched the “Logistics for All” initiative. This collaborative effort brings together all key stakeholders, marking a pivotal step toward our vision of establishing India as a global logistics hub by 2030. With the rapid growth of e-commerce, manufacturing, and Global Capability Centres (GCCs), India’s logistics landscape is creating an opportunity to take the lead with its skilled manpower, which can generate 15 to 17 million jobs over the next five years. India is uniquely positioned to take the lead in global logistics with its robust infrastructure, skilled workforce, and technological advancements. I am confident this initiative will not only open aspirational career opportunities across industries and geographies but also strengthen human-machine collaboration for a more efficient future. Read the complete article here: https://lnkd.in/gaqnRjsU  . . #LogisticsForAll #SupplyChainIndia #LogisticsGrowth #GlobalLogistics #EcommerceIndia #ManufacturingIndia #GCCIndia #SkilledWorkforce #JobCreation businessline T E Raja Simhan

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Rapid advancements in technology and with proliferation of platforms that allow seamless exchange of goods and services among a large number of stakeholders, supply chains have evolved to preclude a complex structure of inter-dependence among several participants, the resultant business connectivity is a complex web of relationships that are loosely defined, reeking in flexibility and immersed in variety of choices and prone to disruptions of all kind. The erstwhile models of supply chain network – a simplistic flow of goods, services, capital and information to deliver a combined set of objectives is now up for scrutiny; the typical structure - external suppliers, production centers, distribution centers (DCs), demand zones, and transportation assets (fixed and mobile) cannot be modelled on simplistic static data with fixed parameters in a deterministic frame any more. Let us visualise the current challenges they pose and how do we solve them using advanced tools, AI included. The first problem is one of trade offs between efficiency and resilience; the world only woke up after Covid-19 to understand the full extent of this problem - traditional network design focused on cost minimization. However, shocks (e.g., pandemics, tariffs, climate disasters, supply shocks or demand shocks, change in technology) demand resilient networks. The second is one of using static and historical data Vs dynamic data - how to integrate real-time data (IoT, GPS, WMS, TMS) into network design to allow adaptive reconfiguration? The third and the most common problem is Multi-Echelon and Multi-Modal Integration at Scale - most models simplify the tiers of suppliers, distribution centers, and transportation modes. How to design an end-to-end network across multiple echelons, cross-border trade, and multi-modal logistics (e.g., truck-rail-ship combinations)? Risk management in these supply chains pose very different set of challenges: Uncertainty and Risk Quantification itself is a different ball game - demand, supply, lead times, and capacities all remain uncertain. How to create robust or stochastic models that can scale computationally, while we can handle extreme shocks. Or how do we incorporate scenario-based planning with learning mechanisms? The algorithms that we use need to be scalable - Large-scale networks are computationally intensive. How to scale optimization algorithms for networks with thousands of nodes using machine learning, metaheuristics, or quantum computing? With continuous addition of partners and variety with flexibility the erstwhile deterministic models become obsolete as well. That brings us to the subject of robust and stochastic optimization across multiple echelons. Let us take one simple unsolved problem in the erstwhile model and what is the modern proposed solution with stochastic models, incorporating learning with AI. Read my full article with one proposed solution. #SupplyChain #Network #SCND #AI #stochasticmodel

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This has been our utmost passion initiative at Navata Supply Chain Solutions SCS, We’re excited to launch a first-of-its-kind integrated software, built specifically for the Indian B2B ecosystem, Automating end-to-end nuanced on-ground operations for B2B— Whether it’s modern trade-specific processes, smart PODs that can even read handwritten notes, Or customer-controlled flexible pricing models that cater to all the unique variants of logistics needs. It’s the first of its kind to bring all stakeholders—customers, hub managers, POCs, delivery personnel, vendors—and their data together in one place, enabling full-chain optimizations driven by integrated data. This platform is the result of over a year of development and five years of deep industry experience, and we can’t wait to drive higher optimization and competitive advantage!

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In today's rapidly evolving geopolitical landscape, integrated logistics has become the cornerstone of supply chain resilience and business sustainability. As global tensions disrupt traditional trade routes, the ability to seamlessly move goods, data, and capital is paramount. Businesses must adapt to these challenges by embracing flexible and robust logistics strategies. Read more in my latest article: https://lnkd.in/dqFPvaDR #TransworldGroup #IntegratedLogistics #Logistics #GlobalTrade #SupplyChain Transworld Group of Companies

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In the era of digital awareness, tracking has evolved from being an additional service to a fundamental necessity, aligning with the evolving customer demand for real-time tracking and enhanced convenience. Exciting news from Hans Infomatic Pvt Ltd as We launch E-AWB (Electronic Airway Bill) within our flagship ERP - #Icaffe. This innovation signifies a significant step forward for India’s air cargo industry, propelling it towards exponential growth through digital transformation. Hans Infomatic Pvt Ltd's e-AWB initiative revolutionizes the air cargo value chain by transitioning from traditional paper-based processes to secure, real-time digital documentation. This transition brings forth a multitude of benefits: - Accelerates cargo processing and customs clearance - Real Time tracking of the AWB - Minimizes errors, delays, and administrative expenses - Facilitates swift operations for e-commerce, pharmaceutical, and express shipments - Harmonizes India with global IATA standards, enhancing international competitiveness For freight forwarders, airlines, and exporters, e-AWB transcends mere compliance to become a strategic advantage and a unique selling proposition (USP). The future of air logistics heralds a paperless environment, with India poised to take the lead. Acknowledging the leaders driving the seamless and efficient transformation of air cargo operations in India: Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu Sanjiv Edward Ramesh Mamidala Yashpal Sharma Prediman K Koul Keku Bomi Gazder Satish Lakkaraju Mark Sutch Gagan Gupta Amer Alzarooni Priya Anil Thomas Puskar Nath Thakur Parvinder Singh Ashwani Handa Padma Handa Shivbrata Bose ritwik minz

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) and automation are redefining global supply chains – making them more resilient, efficient, and sustainable​. In the Asia Pacific (APAC) region, where trade volumes are soaring and supply chains are becoming increasingly complex, technology and AI integration is no longer optional – it’s essential.    At DP World, we’re embedding digital and AI-driven solutions across our operations to drive trade and create value for our customers. AI-powered automation is optimising capacity and operations at our Belawan New Container Terminal in Indonesia and Sapangar Bay Container Port in Malaysia. Meanwhile, our AI-powered rail solutions at Yennora Intermodal Terminal in Australia and digital freight solutions in China are enhancing cargo flow, real-time visibility, and cross-border efficiency.   Technology is a game-changer, but the real challenge isn’t just adopting it – it’s scaling innovations while ensuring trade remains seamless and sustainable. That’s why my team and I continue investing in AI and digital tools, not just to simplify supply chains but also to cut emissions and future-proof businesses in APAC.    In logistics, progress isn’t just about moving faster – it’s about moving smarter. Emerging technologies are driving radical reinvention of global supply chains and the World Economic Forum explores this shift in their article. Read more: https://lnkd.in/g3y_dwq6   #SmartTrade #FutureOfTrade

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As the Indian logistics sector navigates a phase of rapid transformation, industry leaders are charting new strategies to meet evolving customer demands, leverage technology, and optimise cost efficiencies. In this interview with N. Balasubramanian, Sukumar K, CEO – India, Middle East & Africa, TVS Supply Chain Solutions (TVS SCS), offers a comprehensive view of these shifts, backed by the company’s own growth story and innovation-led approach. 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞: https://lnkd.in/g8wBz5rv #TVSSupplyChain #SupplyChainSolutions #Logistics 

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🚚My latest insights in AITWA’s May publication, underlining a powerful truth: Digitization Making Logistics Operations Smarter by Manyfold. Logistics is undergoing a radical shift, and technology is at the heart of this transformation: ✅ AI & Predictive Analytics - Smarter route planning, lower downtime ✅ IoT - Real time visibility across fleets & assets ✅ Blockchain - Tamper proof traceability & documentation ✅ Automation - From warehouses to autonomous deliveries ✅ Sustainability - Greener, cleaner, optimized operations ✅ Cybersecurity - Rising digital threats need urgent protection ✅ Skilled Workforce - Tech is only as strong as the people behind it ✅ Policy & ROI Pressures - AITWA urges reforms for long term viability As customer expectations rise and margins tighten, adopting these tools is no longer optional, it’s essential for survival and growth. Which of these trends will define the next 5 years of logistics? Let's discuss. Do read the full article here - https://lnkd.in/gV-7ZqvN ( Featured in the May 2025 edition of the “Parivahan Pragati” magazine, published by AITWA (All India Transporters Welfare Association), A key voice shaping the future of Indian road transport and logistics.) #DigitalLogistics #SmartLogistics #AIinLogistics #Blockchain #IoT #Automation #GreenLogistics #SupplyChainInnovation #AITWA #LogisticsTech

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Building the future of spice trade from India In my recent conversation with, The Hindu BusinessLine, I was pleased to share insights on how DP World’s Cochin Economic Zone is strengthening spice exports with world-class technology and infrastructure shaping the future of spice exports—strengthening product integrity, reducing lead times, and enhancing global competitiveness. Our world-class facility is fast emerging as a global hub for spice trade—helping exporters maintain product integrity, reduce lead times, and enhance competitiveness in international markets. With temperature-controlled warehousing for sensitive commodities, 67+ value-added services, and digital platforms for real-time cargo visibility, we’re enabling faster, more efficient access to global markets. Explore how we’re shaping a future-ready ecosystem for India’s spice industry: https://lnkd.in/g35AbaWA #SmartLogistics 

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India is rapidly positioning itself as a critical node in the global tech manufacturing ecosystem. As leading technology firms diversify production beyond traditional hubs, India’s $30B+ infrastructure investments are reshaping supply chain strategy at the boardroom level. In this episode of Tech Topic of the Month, we explore India’s emergence as a destination for high-tech manufacturing, the evolving logistics landscape, and what C-suite leaders need to consider when planning operational expansion into the region. This 2-minute briefing is designed for decision-makers navigating global growth and supply resilience. https://lnkd.in/gcj5GRhb

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𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐢𝐬𝐧’𝐭 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐛𝐮𝐳𝐳𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐬 — 𝐈𝐭’𝐬 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐨𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐤𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐤, 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞, 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲. Recent developments are reshaping our industry: 🔹 ULIP has already processed 100+ crore API calls, unlocking paperless gates, faster turnaround, and seamless data flow across ministries. 🔹 ONDC is adding major logistics capacity with partners like Ekart, opening affordable fulfillment options for MSMEs. 🔹 EV trucks are gaining momentum — with incentives and real-world pilots making short-haul and return-to-base routes cost-competitive. At AWL India, we’re not watching from the sidelines. We’re integrating with national platforms like ULIP & ONDC while piloting low-emission fleets where they make the most sense. 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥. 𝐒𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞. 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞-𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲. . . . . #LogTech #DigitalSupplyChain #ULIP #ONDC #EVTrucks #AWLIndia #riturajpankaj

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𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚'𝐬 𝐋𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡: 𝐀 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 The Indian logistics market is on a remarkable trajectory, projected to expand from ₹9 trillion in FY23 to ₹13.4 trillion by FY28, marking a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8-9%. At AWL India, we are committed to being at the forefront of this growth. By embracing structural shifts, leveraging technological advancements, and aligning with government initiatives aimed at reducing logistics costs and enhancing infrastructure, we aim to redefine the logistics landscape in India. How is your organization preparing to contribute to and benefit from this dynamic growth in the logistics sector? #rmehra #LogisticsGrowth #IndiaRising #AWLIndia

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